Drum roll please... the 'American Idol' Grand Finale is here!

We discover who was crowned the title of the next "American Idol." Plus, from Aretha Franklin to Psy, there was definitely no shortage of performance gold!

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Last chance to shine for the Top 2 'American Idol' contestants

Candice Glover and Kree Harrison sing their hearts out in hopes of winning the 'American Idol' title. Plus, a performance by Carly Rae Jepsen.
And then there were 2

We discover who will be advancing to the finals. Plus, performances by Lauren Alaina and Alicia Keys.

Top 3 hometown visits and performances

The Top 3 receive massive support from their hometowns and sing their hearts out on the 'Idol' stage.
Someone had to be cut because there can only be one 'American Idol'

The Top 4 become 3 when Amber Holcomb is voted out. Plus, Harry Connick, Jr., David Cook and Will.i.am performs.

The Top 4 perform

Multi-talented artist, Harry Connick Jr., mentors the Top 4.
The 4 remaining girls get one more week to shine

Stefano Langone and Lee DeWyze perform and no one is sent home.

The Top 4 shine

The final four perform solo and in pairs.
Janelle Arthur is eliminated

Past 'Idol' contestants perform and another is sent home.

The Top 5 perform

The top five sing songs from the year they were born and reveal their inner diva.
It’s a girl's competition to win

The last man standing, Lazaro Arbos, is sent home. Plus, Kelly Clarkson and Scotty McCreery perform.

The Top 6 perform

The top six perform not once but twice!
7 becomes 6 when another guy is sent home

Casey James and Carrie Underwood perform and another guy is sent home.

The Top 7 rock out

"Idol's" top seven rock and roll for your votes.
The Top 8 perform

From duets to trios to solo performances.

The Top 9 become 8

After performances from Ne-Yo and Jessica Sanchez and Casey Abrams, Paul Jolley was eliminated.
The Top 9 perform

There were some show-stopping numbers!

The many shapes and shades of Nicki Minaj's hair

Blonde, pink, blue, rainbow: we look back on season 12 of “American Idol” through the varying shapes and colours of Nicki Minaj’s hair
The Top 10 become 9

The first elimination round, complete with a performance by Bon Jovi and Phillip Phillips.

'American Idol': Past performances, revamped

The top ten are challenged with performing songs past 'Idol' winners sang
Season 12's Top 10

Meet the final ten singers who will battle it out to be America's next idol!